Cary Cates is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Cates FP and Cates Tax Advisory, where he has worked since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Cary also served as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas from 2013 to 2021. Cates FP serves individual and high-net-worth clients by combining investment management with ongoing financial and tax planning, as well as tax compliance services. The firm emphasizes client-specific asset allocation using primarily passive portfolios and integrates professional tax services, including tax return preparation and IRS representation, into its advisory approach.

Jeremy David is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Complete Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of an insurance agency and serves as an elder at Midway Church in Aubrey, TX. Complete Wealth Management serves individuals, small businesses, charities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $125 million. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to develop and monitor customized investment portfolios, providing discretionary account management with regular reviews and reporting.

William Brinson is a financial advisor at Taylor Stephens, Inc. with 50 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Taylor Stephens since 1990, alongside operating A. Cole Stephens & Associates, Inc., an inactive actuarial services business. In addition, he has been a self-employed insurance agent since 1969, licensed in multiple lines of life, accident, health, and property and casualty insurance. Taylor Stephens, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses customized, asset-allocation based investment approaches and offers a combination of advisor-managed and sub-advised programs, with a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Matthew Saller is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Complete Wealth Management, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments for 10 years and remains involved with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of D&L Farm and Home, a retail store specializing in agricultural, pet, and home care products. Complete Wealth Management serves individuals, small businesses, charities, foundations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment process and manages approximately $125 million with a small advisory team.

Michael Chrustawka is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ruggiero Wealth Management and operated his own sole proprietorship. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in horse breeding, training, and sales through his business, Michael Chrustawka Inc. Gradient Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, institutions, and various business entities. The firm supports a large network of advisors and employs a mix of analytical approaches and client profiling tools to tailor strategies, typically delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Schalk is a financial advisor at SPC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Sigma Planning Corporation since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and board member for both the Fairview Cemetery Association and the GISD Education Foundation in Gainesville, TX, assisting with leadership and meeting coordination. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a large network of advisers, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.